PRACTICE TEST 12

HƯỚNG DẪN PHẦN NGHE

 Bài nghe gồm 3 phần, mỗi phần thí sinh được nghe 2 lần. Trước mỗi phần nghe sẽ có thời
gian 20 giây để các thí sinh đọc câu hỏi.
 Mở đầu và kết thúc bài nghe có tín hiệu nhạc.
 Mọi hướng dẫn cho thí sinh (bằng Tiếng Anh) đã có trong bài nghe.

PART I. LISTENING: (5.0 points)

I. Listen and write the missing word(s)/ a number in each gap. Write NO MORE THAN
TWO WORDS OR A NUMBER for each answer. (1.4 points)
One of the most famous buildings in the world was not built (1) _______. The Leaning
Tower of Pisa in (2) _______ leans to one side. It does not go straight up and down like a tower
should.
In (3) _______, the city started to build the tower. However, the men who built the tower
did not make the base of the tower deep enough. To make it (4) _______, the ground below the
tower was soft. As a result, the tower started to lean.
Engineers tried to fix the lean by making the (5) _________ taller on the short side, but this
caused the tower to sink still further. Several (6)_________ followed but didn’t work. The tower
continued to lean and was about to (7) _______. Finally, the city closed the tower in 1990 to fix it
and finished in 2001.
II. Listen to the passage about the history of April Fools’ Day and decide if the following
sentences are true (T) or false (F). (1.6 points)
T/F
1. April Fools’ Day is for people who love magic tricks.
2. Hundreds of people fell for the spaghetti-growing-on-trees prank.
3. People know for a fact that April Fools’ Day originated in France.
4. Five hundred years ago, people celebrated the New Year on April 1st.
5. Pope Gregory XIII changed New Year’s Day to the first of January.
6. News got around very quickly in the 1500s.
7. People who continued to celebrate New Year’s Day on April 1st after the
change were called “April fools.”
8. Other people tried to keep “April fools” from looking silly.
III. You will hear a woman talking to a man about joining a drama club. Complete the note
below with NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer. (2.0
points)
MIDBURY DRAMA CLUB
Background
Example: Answer
 Club started in __________

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  prize recently won by (1) _________ section.
 usually performs (2) _________ plays.
Meetings
 next auditions will be on Tuesday, (3) ___________.
 help is needed with publicity and (4) ____________.
 rehearsals take place in the (5) ______________ hall.
 nearest car park for rehearsals in Ashburton Road opposite the (6)_________.
Costs
 annual membership fee is £ (7)_________.
 extra payment for (8)__________.
Contact
 secretary’s name is Sarah (9) _____________.
 secretary’s phone number is (10) ___________.

PART II. GRAMMAR AND LEXICO: (4.0 points)

I. Circle the letter A, B, C or D before the word whose main stress pattern is placed
differently from the others in each group. (0.5 point)
1. A. comedy B. collection C. comical D. calculate
2. A. adorable B. ability C. impossible D. entertainment
3. A. experience B. introduce C. determine D. appliance
4. A. secondary B. mausoleum C. conservation D. correspondence
5. A. socializing B. fertilizer C. indicator D. enthusiasm
II. Circle the letter A, B, C or D before the word or phrase that best completes each sentence
or answers each question. (1.0 point)
1. She describes herself ________ a fashion designer.
A. by B. in C. as D. from
2. There are several means of mass communication. The newspaper is one. Television is ________.
A. other B. another C. the another D. the other
3. This job ________ working very long hours.
A. involves B. consists C. includes D. contains
4. We lived in that ________ on the corner.
A. old house brick small C. small old brick house
B. brick small old house D. house brick small old
5. It is necessary that one ________ a lawyer before signing an important contract.
A. consulted B. consult C. consults D. has consulted

6. “May I go out?” - “________.”

A. Go ahead B. It doesn’t matter C. You may D. Be quick
7. ________, the catfish is prized for its taste.
A. With ugly look C. Ugly looking as it is
B. As ugly looking D. As it is ugly looking
8. “It was very kind of you to help me out, Paul.” - “________.”
A. I’m glad you like it C. That was the least I could do

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 B. Thanks a million D. You can say that again
9. “Is the lift is working?” - “No, it’s ________. Let’s use the stairs.”
A. out of work B. out of order C. impossible D. in danger
10. Marine reptiles are among the few creatures that are known to have a possible life span greater
than ________.
A. man B. the man C. that of the man D. that of man
III. Complete the following sentences with the correct tense or form of the verbs in brackets.
(0.5 point)
1. I don't like dogs because I'm very afraid of (bite) __.
2. The police are stopping all the cars. They must (look) ___________ for the escaped prisoner.
3. Passengers (travel) __________ on this bus bought their tickets in books.
4. This building (finish) ___________ by the end of 2019.
5. She (be) _____________ here but she has gone down with flu.
IV. Complete the passage below with the correct form of the words in CAPITAL. (1.0 point)
1. The _____________ told us not to take reference books out of the school LIBRARY
library.
2. Ants and bees are often described as the most ______________ insects. INDUSTRY
3. She is _______________ because she misses her parents and friends HAPPY
very much.
4. This handbook gives us __________ information about ASEAN. ADD
5. Some of my __________ live in a small village in a mountainous area. RELATE
6. He is looking ___________ thinner.
7. It is really quite ____________ that we should have been at the same APPRECIATE
college without having met before. ORDINARY
8. He suffered from constant ____________.
9. We had the phone ___________ because we are moving tomorrow. SLEEP
10. Let me get an _____________ form and we can fill out. CONNECT
APPLY
V. Circle the letter A, B, C or D under the underlined words/ phrase in each sentence that
needs correcting. (1.0 point)
1. Neither of the boys had ever been out of town before, so they were really exciting.
A B C D
2. Because the torrential rains that had devastated the area, the governor sent the National Guard
A B C
to assist in the clean-up operation.
D
3. There are forty students in the class. Half of the class is boys.
A B C D
4. Taking these considerations for account, I believe that it is still a problem for many women
A B
to assert themselves, irrespective of their educational background.
C D
5. That secretary of mine is so efficient that she always amazes myself with her speed.
A B C D
6. The letter was sent by special delivery must be important.
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 A B C D
7. My father used to give me a good advice whenever I had a problem.
A B C D
8. Mrs. Stevens, along with her cousins from New Mexico, are planning to attend the festivities.
A B C D
9. A galaxy, where may include billions of stars, is held together by gravitation attraction.
A B C D
10. Genetic engineering is helping researchers unravel the mysteries of previously incurable
A B
diseases so that they get to its root causes and find cures.
C D
PART III. READING: (6.0 points)
I. Read the text below and circle the letter A, B, C or D before the option that best fits each
gap. (2.0 points)
Clothing habits are a matter of personal preference in the United States. Most people are
free to wear whatever they want. Business people in large urban areas are (1) ______ to wear suits
or dresses, while clothing in rural areas is less formal. Most Americans (2) ______ to dress
casually when not in formal or business situations.
When eating, most Americans hold a fork in the (3) ______ with which they write.
Americans eat away from home often, and usually they (4) ______ for their own meals when
dining with friends.
When Americans greet one another they often (5) ______ a firm handshake. They may
greet strangers on the street by saying “Hello” or “Good morning”. Friends often greet each other
(6) ______ “How are you?” and respond “Fine, thanks”. Americans do not really (7)______ any
other answer to the question “How are you?” because it is a way of saying hello. Except in formal
situations, people (8) ______ each other by their given names once they are acquainted.
Although Americans (9) ______ generally informal people, it is best to schedule an
appointment before going to visit someone, especially in business. (10) ______ an appointment
has been made, it is considerate to be prompt.
1. A. likely B. alike C. liking D. like
2. A. need B. tend C. refuse D. admit
3. A. arm B. hand C. finger D. elbow
4. A. prepare B. buy C. pay D. bite
5. A. change B. get C. replace D. exchange
6. A. by B. with C. of D. for
7. A. expect B. need C. prefer D. predict
8. A. understand B. confess C. address D. obey
9. A. make B. have C. get D. are
10. A. Once B. Soon C. During D. Because
II. Fill in each numbered blank in the following passage with ONE suitable word. (2.0
points)
Students frequently complain (1)___________ studying for hours on end and then not doing
well (2)________ their final exams. Many factors can (3) _________ in poor performances:

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(4)___________ illness or a personal problem. Getting high grades can also (5)__________ a terrible
strain on students if they don’t want to let their parents down.
Can students’ knowledge be judged by a (6) _________ exam? Certainly not! If we want to be
fair, students ought to be (7)__________ on a regular basic. So does that mean more exams? Yes, but
(8) _________ many written ones. In many countries, students do not have to take written exams (9)
__________ they don’t want to, they are (10) _________ to take oral ones instead. This seems to be
fairer way of assessing understanding, not just testing it.
III. Read the following passage and circle the letter next to the best ending for each sentence.
(2.0 points)
Millions of people are using cell phones today. In many places, it is actually considered
unusual not to use one. In many countries, cell phones are very popular with young people. They
find that the phones are more than a means of communication - having a mobile phone shows that
they are cool and connected.
The explosion in mobile phone use around the world has made some health professionals
worried. Some doctors are concerned that in the future many people may suffer health problems
from the use of mobile phones. In England, there has been a serious debate about this issue.
Mobile phone companies are worried about the negative publicity of such ideas. They say that
there is no proof that mobile phones are bad for your health.
On the other hand, medical studies have shown changes in the brain cells of some people
who use mobile phones. Signs of change in the tissues of the brain and head can be detected with
modern scanning equipment. In one case, a traveling salesman had to retire at young age because
of serious memory loss. He couldn't remember even simple tasks. He would often forget the name
of his own son. This man used to talk on his mobile phone for about six hours a day, every day of
his working week, for a couple of years. His family doctor blamed his mobile phone use, but his
employer's doctor didn't agree.
What is it that makes mobile phones potentially harmful? The answer is radiation. High-
tech machines can detect very small amounts of radiation from mobile phones. Mobile phone
companies agree that there is some radiation, but they say the amount is too small to worry about.
As the discussion about their safety continues, it appears that it's best to use mobile phones
less often. Use your regular phone if you want to talk for a long time. Use your mobile phone only
when you really need it. Mobile phones can be very useful and convenient, especially in
emergencies. In the future, mobile phones may have a warning label that says they are bad for
your health. So for now, it's wise not to use your mobile phone too often.
1. According to the passage, cell phones are especially popular with young people because _______.
A. they keep the users alert all the time.
B. they make them look more stylish.
C. they cannot be replaced by regular phones.
D. they are indispensable in everyday communications.
2. The word “means” in the passage most closely means _______.
A. method B. expression C. transmission D. meanings
3. Doctors have tentatively concluded that cell phones may _______.
A. change their users’ social behaviours
B. change their users’ temperament
C. cause some mental malfunction
D. damage their users’ emotions

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4. “Negative publicity” in the passage most likely means _______.
A. information on the lethal effects of cell phones
B. the negative public use of cell phones
C. poor ideas about the effects of cell phones
D. widespread opinion about bad effects of cell phones
5. The changes possibly caused by the cell phones are mainly concerned with _______.
A. the smallest units of the brain
B. the mobility of the mind and the body
C. the resident memory
D. the arteries of the brain
6. The man mentioned in the passage, who used his cell phone too often, _______.
A. abandoned his family
B. had a problem with memory
C. could no longer think lucidly
D. suffered serious loss of mental ability
7. The word “potentially” in the passage most closely means _______.
A. possibly B. obviously C. privately D. certainly
8. According to the passage, what makes mobile phones potentially harmful is ________.
A. their radiant light B. their raiding power
C. their invisible rays D. their power of attraction
9. According to the writer, people should _______.
A. keep off mobile phones regularly
B. never use mobile phones at all
C. only use mobile phones in urgent cases
D. only use mobile phones in medical emergencies
10. The most suitable title for the passage could be _______.
A. The Way Mobile Phones Work
B. The Reasons Why Mobile Phones Are Popular
C. Mobile Phones: A Must of Our Time
D. Technological Innovations and Their Price

PART IV. WRITING: (5.0 points)

I. Finish the second sentence so that it has the same meaning as the first one. (1.6 points)
1. The bookshelf is very high. The boy cannot get his book from the top shelf.
 The bookshelf is too …………………………………………….…
2. Handicapped people find shopping in supermarkets difficult.
 It is …………………………………………..…
3. I'd rather read newspapers than watch TV.
 I prefer ……………………………………….…
4. Rich as he was, he never felt happy.
 No …………………………………….…
5. People did not discover AIDS until 1981.
 Not until ……………………………………………………………
6. He is irresponsible, so he cannot complete most of his assignments.

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7. What particularly impressed me was her excellent command of English.
 I ……………………………………………………………………
8. Although the fish appears to be harmless, it is quite dangerous.
 Contrary ………………………………………………………….…
II. Write a paragraph (about 150 words) about the benefits of children’s doing household
chores.
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